WASHINGTON, D.C.—Food costs decrease 16% on a low-fat vegan diet, a savings of more than $500 a year, compared to a diet that includes meat, dairy, and other animal products, according to a new analysis from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in JAMA Network Open. “We knew that a vegan diet significantly reduces your risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity—and now we have proof that opting for beans instead of beef will also lead to […]
Month: September 2023
The September 2023 food round-up presents a combination of unexpected flavors and cutting-edge innovations. Perhaps one of the most shocking developments in this list is the plastic-made ice cream concept proposed by Eleonora Ortolani, a graduate student in the Material Futures program at Central Saint Martins. Dubbed Guilty Flavours, the project sees the designer breaking down small amounts of plastic to create a synthetic version of vanillin. While having the potential to sound unappealing at first, Ortolani’s research may have […]
Special to Iredell Free News Hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries have become staples of the American diet. And while these foods are delicious, if you eat them on a regular basis, they can be detrimental to your heart health. Many fast food items are high in saturated fat, and fried items have both saturated and trans fat. Eating too much saturated and trans fat can increase your cholesterol and put you at risk for heart disease. The Centers for […]
As per a study published in the journal, PLoS One, obesity is increasing at a high speed and with the way things are looking, more than 30% of males and 27% of females will be overweight by the year 2040. While the percentage of those in the Obese category will be 9.5% males and 13.9% females. In fact, as per a recent report by the World Obesity Federation, “More than half of the world’s population would be overweight or obese […]
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Whether or not weight loss is your goal, these balanced meals are great for helping you stay full, satisfied and energized at lunchtime. Every serving has 575 calories or less and provides at least 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving to help you feel fuller after your meal. Additionally, preparing or packing up these delicious lunches is a cinch, since they only take 10 minutes to make! You can enjoy flavorful recipes like our Cucumber-Chicken […]
What are fats? Well, the body utilises fat as a fuel source. It is the major storage form of energy in the body. Fats are vital macro nutrients that serve as a concentrated source of energy in the body. They play a vital role in cell structure, hormone production and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. A healthy person requires to add up moderate amount of fat in their diet routine. However, fat is high in calories it […]
Researchers have found a way to reduce saturated fat, sugar, and salt in popular American foods without sacrificing taste, by replacing these elements with herbs and spices. Blind taste tests confirmed that participants preferred or found the modified dishes equally enjoyable as the original recipes, and modeling suggested these changes could substantially reduce daily intake of unhealthy nutrients if widely adopted. In reaction to the 1990s’ obsession with low-fat diets, numerous food manufacturers eliminated saturated fats from their items, substituting […]
Comment on this storyComment At a Waffle House in Georgia, the customer is not always right. The fast-food restaurant was inundated last month with orders for a waffle sandwich that wasn’t on the menu — but was on TikTok. According to videos on TikTok, Waffle House posted handwritten signs pleading with customers to stop ordering a special combo they had seen on social media: “Order from the menu,” one sign read. “We are not making anything you saw on TikTok!!” […]
